Where to cross the border with Poland without queues at the beginning of November 2025

At the beginning of November, traffic jams have formed again at the Ukrainian-Polish border due to congestion. After the launch of the biometric control system EES, the processing time has increased, so drivers have to wait longer. Despite this, some border crossing points are operating without heavy vehicle accumulation, and it is worth planning your route there. The Visit Ukraine portal writes about it.

Which border points are currently the most congested

As of November 3, the largest queues have formed for entering Ukraine. The most cars are before «Krakivets» and «Shehyni». The situation for leaving is calmer-only a slight accumulation has been noted at «Shehyni».

Where to cross the border with Poland without waiting

According to border guards, the following border crossing points were operating without queues:

• Smilnytsia;

• Nyzhankovychi;

• Uhniv;

• Hrushev;

Thus, those planning to leave the country or return to Ukraine can avoid traffic jams by choosing less congested routes.

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Why are there again queues at the border

Since October 12, the EU has implemented the Entry-Exit System. It requires mandatory document scanning and biometric data collection at the border, which makes processing longer, especially in the first months of operation. The goal of the system is to strengthen migration control and security at the EU's external borders.

New rules have raised the issue of optimal routing for travelers and drivers crossing the Polish route.